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FL S7018
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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AI Summary
- Converts the Step into Success Workforce Education and Internship Pilot Program into a permanent program by removing the "pilot" designation and 3-year time limit
- Increases monthly financial assistance for participating former foster youth from $1,517 to $1,717
- Revises the definition of "visitor" in foster care homes to require background screening for those present 10+ consecutive days (up from 5) or 14+ days per month (up from 7)
- Requires the Office of Continuing Care to develop youth cohorts within department regions and recruit mentors through local Chambers of Commerce, with emphasis on Duval, Escambia, Hillsborough, Palm Beach, and Polk counties
- Directs the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to establish a best practices program for the community-based care model covering management, quality assurance, and child outcome monitoring
Legislative Description
Child Welfare
Last Action
In Messages
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/4/2026
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